The University of Cuenca ranked 5th in Ecuador, 2563rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 28 research topics. The University of Cuenca ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,790 academic publications and 53,185 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 15 notable alumni.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Ecuador and 1949th in the World with 3,790 publications made and 29,219 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Ecuador and 2524th in the World with 2,541 publications made and 34,027 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Cuenca ranked 6th for Biology in Ecuador and 3377th in the World with 1,996 publications made and 30,544 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Medicine in Ecuador and 2702nd in the World with 1,924 publications made and 28,203 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN).
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Engineering in Ecuador and 3162nd in the World with 1,857 publications made and 22,900 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Ecuador and 3257th in the World with 1,532 publications made and 19,659 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Physics in Ecuador and 3633rd in the World with 1,286 publications made and 20,820 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Cuenca ranked 6th for Chemistry in Ecuador and 3958th in the World with 1,117 publications made and 17,813 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Cuenca ranked 1st for Psychology in Ecuador and 2970th in the World with 892 publications made and 16,339 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Cuenca ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Ecuador and 3314th in the World with 875 publications made and 11,204 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Business in Ecuador and 3391st in the World with 714 publications made and 7,999 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Economics in Ecuador and 3153rd in the World with 527 publications made and 13,466 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Cuenca ranked 4th for Art & Design in Ecuador and 3179th in the World with 429 publications made and 2,412 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Architecture.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
